Why does politics sometimes produce unhappy outcomes?
What will be an ideal response?
While participants may find it worthwhile to work together, it often requires searching for bargains, and engaging in compromise may require each side to surrender its ideal policies.
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Someone who reflects the opinions of those who elected him or her to office is
A) a delegate. B) a trustee. C) a constituent. D) an advocate. E) a party leader.
Arrest warrants are issued for all of the following except when
A) presented with probable cause that the person has committed a crime. B) a prosecutor files for a writ of information. C) a grand jury issues an indictment. D) an individual looks suspicious.
In terms of political involvement, what is meant by grassroots apathy?
What will be an ideal response?
While expanded federal programs are often popular for Americans, this much-larger bureaucracy suffers during a downturn in economic growth, such as was experienced in the 1970s. Why does an economic downturn create such challenges?
a. There are fewer citizens for the bureaucracy to serve. b. Economic downturns often create federal budget deficits that make it very difficult to continue supporting a large bureaucracy. c. State governments begin to take away the federal government’s role in providing social benefits. d. Downturns in the economy always create international tensions that require a stronger military presence, which in turn drains off available resources. e. Since the U.S. Constitution requires a balanced budget, the federal government must eliminate agencies when income decreases.